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2–3 min sessions, 3x/day. Builds neck strength.
Your voice is their favourite toy.
Black and white patterns stimulate newborn vision.
Skin-to-skin bonding and relaxation.
5–10 min. Use mirror or toy to encourage head lifting.
Develops hand-eye coordination.
Proto-conversation. They'll mirror you back.
Sensory play - Warm, safe water exploration.
Hide toy under cloth - They'll learn it still exists.
Arrange toys in a circle for reaching.
Cause-and-effect learning. Loud = fun.
Babies love faces - Including their own!
Pillows and tunnels. Builds gross motor skill.
Problem solving - Will take time!
Sensory and fine motor development.
Building and knocking down = great play loop.
Supports cruising and first steps.
Point at pictures, name things.
Outdoor sensory - Messy but invaluable.
Early cognitive categorisation.
Feed the teddy, 'cook' in play kitchen.
Scribbling is cognitive and creative development.
Rhythm, coordination, joy.
Problem solving focus.
Play Activities by Age: What Supports Development
| Age | Best Activities | Skills Developed | Screen Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-3 months | Tummy time, gentle singing, high-contrast cards, face-to-face talking | Neck strength, tracking, bonding, hearing | None |
| 3-6 months | Rattles, soft toys, floor play, splashing in bath, peek-a-boo | Reaching, grasping, rolling, cause-and-effect | None |
| 6-9 months | Stacking cups, textured books, crawling circuits, mirror play | Sitting, crawling, object permanence | None |
| 9-12 months | Shape sorters, push toys, container fill-and-dump, simple songs | Pulling to stand, fine motor, first words | None |
| 12-18 months | Puzzles, sand/water play, drawing with crayons, ball rolling | Walking, stacking, 10-50 words, imitation | Max 1h/day supervised |
| 18-24 months | Pretend play, building blocks, outdoor exploration, simple board games | Language explosion, imagination, social play | Max 1h/day supervised |
Even newborns can do tummy time on a parent's chest
Spread over 3-5 sessions; chest/lap counts
WHO and AAP recommend no screens except video calls
For age-by-age milestones, visit the Baby Milestones Guide →
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